Procurement & Contracts Administrator- Construction

Turner & TownsendPortland, OR
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About The Position

Turner & Townsend Heery is looking for a Procurement Manager to support a large-scale construction project. The ideal candidate has great communication skills and leadership skills.

Requirements

  • Associate degree; Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, finance or related field preferred.
  • Five years of experience in Oregon public procurement and contracting procedures.
  • Experience with AIA, DBIA and proprietary contract documents.
  • Experience with design-bid-build, CM/GC and Design-Build/Progressive Design-Build Procurement and Contracting.

Nice To Haves

  • Professional purchasing certification(s) through a nationally recognized association, such as Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or an equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all facets of the procurement and contract processes, including procurement of goods and services, professional services, construction contracts, and other contracts.
  • Continuously review, develop, recommend, and implement client procurement policies, methodologies, and procedures to ensure compliance.
  • Maintain integrity of the public procurement process and ensure procurement practices are consistent, open, and designed to encourage maximum competition.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to formulate short and long-term strategic procurement plans and strategies.
  • Determine appropriate procurement methods and develop, write, and issue solicitations for needed goods and services.
  • Receive and evaluate solicitation responses, and determine or recommend award of contracts.
  • Meet with supplier and bidder community to solicit input, discuss problems, mediate or resolve disputes, and negotiate solicitation and contract issues.
  • Perform due diligence for proposed new vendors to support appropriate vendor selection.
  • Facilitate and manage procurement processes to be in compliance with client and jurisdictional policies/requirements.
  • Conduct selection and contract negotiations with suppliers and consult with legal counsel as needed.
  • Present contract recommendations to the client Board as required.
  • Review, create, maintain, administer and execute purchase orders, contracts, change orders, and other documents.
  • Serve as primary internal expert on all matters pertaining to procurement and contract administration.
  • Develop training content and job aids to support staff assigned roles within the procurement process.
  • Streamline and standardize administrative processing to ensure proper documentation of all contracts and purchases.
  • Research and communicate on potential impacts of proposed legislative items related to procurement issues.
  • Monitor and close purchase orders and terminate annual contracts as needed at year end.

Benefits

  • Healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
  • Opportunity for personal and professional growth.

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What This Job Offers

Industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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